Security Guard

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Security Guard is the focal point for security services within the hospital premises. This role is tasked with ensuring the seamless, professional and effective provision of security for all hospital personnel, patients, visitors and individuals within the hospital premises. 

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

1. Safeguarding of hospital personnel, patients, visitors and assets within the hospital premises.
2. Creating an atmosphere of safe security within the hospital premises. 
3. Advising all relevant stakeholders of possible and actual security threats within the hospital premises, and its environs.
4. Execution of gate-keeper functions with integrity, compassion, and professionalism.
5. Provide reports and documentation for incidents, gate logbooks for vehicles and people, etc.
6. Ensuring timely, orderly and scheduled patrols within the hospital premises and its environs.
7. Ensuring efficient and effective customer service for patients and visiting coming to the hospital.
8. Compliance with the requirements of the CURE Child Protection and safeguarding policies.
9. Maintain and manage healthcare standards in cleanliness and implementation of related hospital policies.
10. In-charge of all quality activities in relation to this position as per the hospital standards (SAFECARE). 

 

OTHER DUTIES
Please note this position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the co-worker for this position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Co-worker must perform other tasks, duties, and projects as assigned.

COMPETENCIES:

Attention To Details. Able to be alert in a high-risk environment; follow detailed procedures and ensure accuracy in documentation and data; carefully monitor processes; concentrate on routine work details, and organize and maintain a system of records.

1. Commitment to Task. Able to take responsibility for actions and outcomes and persist despite obstacles; demonstrate dependability in difficult circumstances and show a sense of urgency about getting results.
2. Decision Making & Problem Solving. Able to take action in solving problems while exhibiting judgment and a realistic understanding of issues: able to use reason, even when dealing with emotional topics; review facts and weigh options.
3. Integrity. Able to be tactful, maintain confidences, and foster an ethical work environment; prevent inappropriate behavior by co-workers; give proper credit to others; handle all situations honestly.
4. Team Work. Able to share due credit with co-workers; display enthusiasm and promote a friendly group working environment; work closely with other departments as necessary; support group decisions and solicit opinions from co-workers; display team spirit.

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a co-worker encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. The co-worker must perform all duties in conformance to appropriate safety and security standards. 

 

The noise level in the work environment is usually low.

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a co-worker to perform the essential duties of this position successfully.

1. The co-worker must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
2. While performing the duties of this position, the co-worker is required to:
   1. Frequently; sit, use fine finger dexterity, talk, and hear.
   2. Frequently; stand, walk, reach with hands and arms.
3. The co-worker must perform all duties in conformance to appropriate safety and security standards.

 

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS

To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.